Cheese plates

Making a cheese plate is a simple and delicious way to satisfy guests at parties, holiday events, or any get-together. Let our guide help you set up the perfect cheese plate every time.

SELECTING CHEESE

Purchase your cheeses at a reputable cheese shop and try before you buy. This is important if you plan to use them for with a specific wine.

Decide on a theme for your selection, like a mixture of blue-veined cheeses or a selection of cheddars.

Try to include a range of textures, from soft to firm to hard. Choose cheeses of different shapes and heights, some with rinds and some without.

For a party platter or wine tasting, allow about four ounces (100 grams) per person. If the cheese is part of a full dinner, reduce this amount to two ounces (50 grams).

SELECTING CHEESE

Purchase your cheeses at a reputable cheese shop and try before you buy. This is important if you plan to use them for with a specific wine.

Decide on a theme for your selection, like a mixture of blue-veined cheeses or a selection of cheddars.

Try to include a range of textures, from soft to firm to hard. Choose cheeses of different shapes and heights, some with rinds and some without.

For a party platter or wine tasting, allow about four ounces (100 grams) per person. If the cheese is part of a full dinner, reduce this amount to two ounces (50 grams).

SERVING CHEESE

  1. To prevent cheese from drying out,
    keep covered until just before serving.
  2. Always serve cheese at room temperature. This releases the oils that transmit the flavour to the palette.
  3. Lay out your cheeses to lead guests from the
    mildest to the strongest.
  4. Arrange complementary foods as a garnish around the cheese. If you’re serving fruit, allow 1 ½ whole fruits per person.
  5. A cheese course can be served on individual plates. Select three cheeses and arrange with appropriate garnishes.
  6. Try serving the cheese course on a platter in the
    centre of the table.

Garnishes

Top off your plate or board with garnishes that enhance the flavour profiles of your cheeses.

OLIVES

The saltiness and texture of olives go best with our 3 year cheddar cheese.

PEARS

Pears contain a sweetness that complements the cheese without overpowering the flavour.

CHUTNEYS

The sweeter the chutney, the milder the cheddar cheese.

NUTS

It’s best to choose nuts that are unsalted, making walnuts are an exceptionally good choice.

FIGS/DATES

A good choice with medium and older cheddar cheeses.

apples

The acidity refreshes and clears the palate. We recommend a royal gala to pair with our Aged Gouda Cheese.

BAGUETTE SLICES

You can serve these plain, toasted or broiled. Baguette slices make a good choice for any cheddar cheese, but especially extra old. If you don’t have a baguette, thinly sliced and toasted artisanal or fruit breads make ideal pairings

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